Author: Philippa Ratcliffe

A powerful, heartfelt and moving account of his son’s murder and his fight for justice by Ralph Bulger and Rosie Dunn James Bulger was just a few weeks shy of his third birthday when, on 12 February 1993, he wandered away from his mum Denise in a shopping mall...

#GreatSausageRollOff 2013 Chef’s from across London and further a field gathered at The Red Lion in Barnes and pitted their culinary wits against each other at the inaugural #GreatSausageRollOff. ‘Sausage’ rolls of all shapes, sizes and fillings were scrutinised by the wonderful panel of judges, Chef, presenter and author of Pig:...

Live to Eat Food Show – Hot Montreal Pastrami  BelgradeLife Radio This week it’s a visit to a Canadian expats pub The Maple Leaf in Covent Garden, for some hot Montreal Pastrami. Corey Cook talks about Jacob Harrison pastrami and I taste some of course. Food news and what...

Reigate in the Snow The predicted snow arrived today (18/01/13) and we took a wander to Priory Park. Apart from a couple of people we were the only ones braving the snow whilst it was still falling thick and fast. It looked beautiful...

Transatlantic Solo 2013 World Record Attempt starting in 40 days In January 2013, Charlie Pitcher will set off from La Gomera, off the north-western coast of Africa, bound for Antigua, 3000 miles west across the vast Atlantic Ocean. He will be rowing completely alone and unassisted, putting his body on the line...

A Pilgrimage Worth Making – Pilgrim Brewery Yes, I am let loose in a brewery! But fear not, I was under the careful eye of the head brewer and owner of the Pilgrim Brewery in Reigate. Sniffing fermentation and learning about, hops, yeast and lacing, backs and coppers with...

What’s It All About, I Asked Alfie and other traders of Borough Market? Borough Market in Southwark is world famous. A few minutes from London Bridge Station and tube is easily accesible and a must for any foodie. The market has a wonderful vibe about it. Selling all the...

A Week in #Bosnia | Day Six – #StreetFood, Meat and Politics in Banja Luka @ExcitingBosnia Day Six in Bosnia. The week is flying by and nearly at an end, which of course we don’t wish it to. The morning in Carcacani was a relaxed one after the busy...

Nominations wanted for European Podcasting Award Organisers of the European Podcast Awards are looking for nominations for this year’s competition, with a closing date in January 2013. Sponsored by Olympus Audio Systems, the EPA sees producers of podcasts and web radio shows from across 10 countries in Europe compete...

Who is doing Nadine Dorris’ Job Whilst She’s in the Jungle? Whatever your opinion may be on whether Nadine Dorris should be emblazoned on our televisions from Australia on “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” or not, there is a question to be asked. The question is….who is doing Nadine Dorris’...